Cyan

The color #72A4A0 is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 114, 164, 160 and HSL values of 175°, 22%, 55%.

Color Values for #72A4A0

Below are the different color format representations for #72A4A0. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#72A4A0
RGB:
rgb(114,164,160) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(175,22%,55%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(30%, 0%, 2%, 36%) Copied!

Color Composition of #72A4A0

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #72A4A0. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 44.7%
Green: 64.3%
Blue: 62.7%

Contrast Analysis for #72A4A0

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #72A4A0

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #72A4A0

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #72A4A0

The complementary color for #72A4A0 is #A57377. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #72A4A0

The analogous colors for #72A4A0 are #73A588 and #7390A5. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #72A4A0

The triadic colors for #72A4A0 are #A173A5 and #A5A173. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #72A4A0

These are the darker variations of #72A4A0. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #5B8380 and #446260. This progression shows how #72A4A0 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #72A4A0

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #8EB6B3 and #AAC8C6. This progression shows how #72A4A0. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #72A4A0

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #72A4A0. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #72A4A0 in their visual identity.

#72A4A0 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #72A4A0. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #72A4A0 is a cyan with RGB values of 114, 164, 160 and HSL values of 175°, 22%, 55%.

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